UK begins planning post-Dreadnought nuclear submarines
The UK Government has begun work to define the future of its nuclear deterrent after the Dreadnought class, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
UK considers commercial ships to augment Fleet Solid Support
The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the use of commercial vessels to supplement the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support capability in non-contested environments.
Progress continues in HMS Swiftsure dismantling
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that dismantling work on the decommissioned Royal Navy submarine HMS Swiftsure is continuing to make progress at Rosyth, with nearly 550 tonnes of conventional waste now removed and recycled.
UK developing shipbuilding action plan
The government now plans to publish a dedicated shipbuilding and maritime technology action plan.
Progress on Type 45 Destroyer power upgrades
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed continued progress on the Power Improvement Project for the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers.
UK ‘managing’ Type 23 retirement amid Norway Type 26 deal
The Ministry of Defence has said the Royal Navy is carefully managing the transition from its ageing Type 23 Duke-class frigates to the new generation of Type 26 and Type 31 warships.
Royal Navy unveils new £166m accommodation for submariners
Trainee submariners at HM Naval Base Clyde have been given their first look at the Royal Navy’s new single living accommodation.
Royal Navy sub facilities under major Devonport upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that construction is underway on key elements of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) programme at Devonport, one of the largest modernisation efforts in the history of the UK’s submarine support facilities.
Royal Navy tests uncrewed tech in information warfare trials
The Royal Navy has demonstrated new autonomous and uncrewed technologies designed to enhance its digital and information warfare capabilities, according to the service.
Britain in ‘early progress’ on drone warship fleet
The Royal Navy’s transformation into a mixed fleet of crewed and uncrewed warships is gathering pace.
